Carbon Steel Balls

Carbon alloy balls are available in the following types:

Low Carbon Steel Balls (case hardened)

The main feature of this ball is the carburised case with a soft core. This design lends resistance to shock loads and surface wear while providing good load carrying ability. Balls of this type are generally used in applications where there are only moderate loads and slow rotating parts.

High Carbon Steel Balls (through hardened)

Balls of this material have the advantage of being through hardened and will take higher loads and provide longer life than case hardened balls, for such applications as the cycle industry. These balls are substantially cheaper than balls manufactured from high carbon chrome alloy steels.

 

Material Analysis

Carbon 0.10 to 0.20%
Manganese 0.60 to 0.90%
Silicon 0.10 to 0.20%
Sulfur 0.50% maximum
Phosphorus 0.040% maximum

 

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength 53,000 psi
Yield strength 44,000 psi
Elongation in two inches 26%
Reduction in area 50%
Modulus of elasticity 28 x 10^6 psi
Density 0.284 lbs/cubic inch

The information on this web site is intended for guidance only. Since we gathered technical data from various technical sources, the actual mechanical and physical properties will vary from one lot of material to the next. Therefore, we accept no liability for deficiencies or damages arising from the use of this data, and customers should determine the suitability of a material or product by conducting practical tests under realistic conditions.